Home testing help - new here!

[DC98]

 

Hi,

I have had a range of stuff going on through my GP.

I was told I was mildly folic acid deficient. I spoke to my GP today and mentioned a few symptoms like being tired, loose stools for over a month, extreme flatulence etc. I also have a lovely rash under my nose which I was told was originally seborrhoeic dermatitis but the prescription hasn't calmed it too much.

My GP mentioned being tested for coeliac and has requested bloods and a faecal sample. I will do these - in the meantime I bought a home testing kit SELFCHECK. I know these aren't reliable, I work in a medical setting so know getting tested is the best course. It came back as positive - what is the accuracy of these? 
 

I used to eat a lot of porridge and weetabix and noticed these bloated me out and made me very gassy so stopped eating them. 

[trents]

Not familiar with SELFCHECK but more so with home test kit products from Imaware which I believe are pretty reliable.

I just want to caution you that until all testing for celiac disease is complete you should continue to eat regular amounts of gluten. If you cut back too much beforehand you will invalidate the tests.

[DC98]

Hi, 

 

thank you. Yes, I intend to keep eating as I am or you are right, testing through my doctor may not be correct. Thanks for your comment! 

[knitty kitty]

Welcome to the forum, @DC98!

You may be deficient in all eight  B vitamins.  Celiac Disease damages the small intestine where most of the vitamins are absorbed.  

The rash under your nose is indicative of Riboflavin B2 deficiency.  I had this myself.  

Thiamine B1 in the form Benfotiamine will help you feel less fatigued and help with your digestive symptoms. 

Be sure to discuss with your doctor and nutritionist the benefits of supplementing while healing.  

Hope you feel better!